Injuries & Moves: Lipscomb recalled from Triple-A
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Sept. 21: SS CJ Abrams optioned to Triple-A Rochester; IF Trey Lipscomb recalled from Red Wings
Abrams, the Nationals’ starting shortstop, was optioned to Triple-A with a week remaining in the regular season.
“I just want it to be known, it wasn’t performance-based,” said manager Dave Martinez. “It’s an internal issue. I’m not going to give specifics.”
Abrams will go to the Nats’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla., to train with the group of Red Wings staying prepared there.
The rookie Lipscomb joins the Nationals for his fifth Major League stint this season. More >>
Sept. 20: RHP Trevor Williams returned from rehab assignment and reinstated from 60-day IL; RHP Zach Brzykcy optioned to Triple-A; RHP Joan Adon transferred to 60-day IL
Williams recovered from a right flexor muscle strain and made his first start since May 30 on Friday. He does not have an innings limit. Williams was 5-0 with a 2.22 ERA in 11 starts before being placed on the IL on June 4.
Brzykcy, ranked as the Nationals’ No. 22 prospect by MLB Pipeline, has made six appearances out of the bullpen (14.29 ERA, 5 2/3 innings). He debuted on Sept. 1 following a recovery from Tommy John surgery.
“We needed a roster spot,” said manager Dave Martinez. “I really felt – forget about the numbers – but him coming back from Tommy John and being able to make it to the Major Leagues, that meant a lot. It was important to try to get him up here and get him some experience. I think he could be a real big factor for us moving forward in the future.”
Adon was originally placed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 28, retroactive to Aug. 25.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
OF Alex Call (partial tear of left plantar fascia)
Expected return: TBD
Call left the game on Aug. 23 in Atlanta in the bottom of the second after feeling a painful snap in his left foot while running after a shallow popup. Call needed to be carted off the field, as manager Dave Martinez said that Call could not put any weight on his foot.
An MRI exam revealed Call had a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his left foot, and he was placed on the 10-day IL on Aug. 24. (Last updated: Aug. 24)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Joan Adon (right shoulder biceps strain)
Expected return: 2025
Adon was transferred to the 60-day IL on Sept. 20. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 28, retroactive to Aug. 25. Adon has a 6.75 ERA in eight games (including one start) with the Nationals this season. (Last updated: Sept. 20)
RHP Cade Cavalli (Tommy John surgery; No. 8 on Nationals Top 30 Prospects list)
Expected return: TBD
Cavalli threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session at loanDepot park on Sept. 3, reaching 93 mph. It was his first since he returned to the Nationals’ training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla., after he experienced "dead arm" following a June 21 rehab start. The goal was to throw 20-25 fastballs; Cavalli said afterward that he felt good.
The Nationals are hopeful they can get Cavalli on a mound facing hitters, whether in a game situation or otherwise, before the end of the season. Cavalli underwent Tommy John surgery on March 22, 2023. (Last updated: Sept. 4)
RHP Mason Thompson (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Thompson, who joined the Nationals in Miami for their two-game series vs. the Marlins on Sept. 3, is about a month away from beginning to throw, with his sights set on October.
Thompson underwent his second Tommy John surgery on March 1 after previously undergoing the procedure in high school. He feels stronger and overall better than he did after his first surgery. Thompson was placed on the 60-day IL on March 24. (Last updated: Sept. 3)
RHP Josiah Gray (right elbow/forearm flexor strain)
Expected return: 2025
Gray underwent Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure on July 24 to address a partially torn UCL. The procedure was performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington.
Gray was placed on the IL on April 9, retroactive to April 6, and he was transferred to the 60-day IL on July 5. (Last updated: Aug. 20)